Social Studies 10-1: Living in a Globalizing World
Course Outline 2014 - 2015
Mr. S. Gaudreau
Our world is changing. There are no lost islands, or hidden lands, or
undiscovered countries anymore. Instead, we are in constant contact with
civilizations that were once lifetimes away. Our every economic movement
can be felt like that of a slight breeze, or a total hurricane somewhere across
the world. This is the reality of our world, and this year we will look at what
that really means for us. Should we embrace it completely, reject it
wholeheartedly, or learn from both paths and step forward as informed and
well-reasoned citizens of this globalized world.
Each unit that we do together will have an Enduring Understanding that we must take away from it all.
The Enduring Understanding from this year as a whole will be this question: To what extent should we embrace
globalization?
The course will be broken up into the following format:
Time
Enduring Understandings
General Outcomes
September
(3 weeks)
To what extent should
globalization shape identity?
Students will explore the
impacts of globalization on
their lives.
Sept – early Nov
(5 – 6 weeks)
Nov – mid-Dec
(5 – 6 weeks)
st
Dec. – 1 week
Jan.
(2 – 3 weeks)
To what extent should
people in Canada respond to
the legacies of historical
globalization?
To what extent does
globalization contribute to
sustainable prosperity for
all people?
To what extent should I, as
a citizen, respond to
globalization?
Students will understand the
effects of historical
globalization on Indigenous
and non-Indigenous peoples.
Students will understand
economic, environmental and
other impacts of
globalization.
Students will understand
economic, environmental,
and others impacts of
globalization.
Summative
Assessments
Mid unit quiz / assignment.
Project 1: Creating a Culture
- effects of globalization
Unit Test
Mid unit quiz / assignment.
Project 2: Imperialism
Mock-Trial
Project 2A: Victims of
Imperialism
Unit Test
Mid unit quiz / assignment.
Project 3: Creation of a
Business
Unit Test
Mid unit quiz / assignment.
Project 4: Who am I?
Final Essay
Projects Overview:
Project 1: Creating a Culture – effects of globalization – This project will require students to create a fictional civilization
with unique language and culture. Students will explain what happens to this culture when contact with other cultures
brings them into a world of globalization. In what ways are they able to maintain their cultural elements unique to their
identity, and in what ways do their cultures change?
Project 2: Imperialism Mock-Trial – Students will work in groups to develop a mock trial of an imperialistic nation.
Students will use evidence discussed in class, or from their own research that will be used to persecute a selected
imperialistic nation. Similarly students will need to use evidence from various sources to defend their positions.
Project 2A: Victims of Imperialism – Students will continue to explore their own made-up culture, being faced with the
challenges and opportunities offered by globalization. Within their groups, they will be faced by an imperialistic nation,
looking to offer them the benefits of globalization… for a price. How will they respond to these challenges? What will
be the consequences of their decisions?
Project 3: Creation of a Business – Using their basic created cultural values and answers to the challenges of project 2A,
students will create a business, using different economic theories and practices, learned during Unit 3. How will they
maximize their profits while respecting their own values? Or will they forgo these values in preference of profit? Will
they be willing to trade with other countries, regardless of environmental regulations? What business ethics will they
practice, if any?
Project 4: Who am I? – Students will be asked to identify their beliefs and values, while using the course material in
order to identify how to react to the effects (both positive and negative) of globalization. Will they choose to celebrate
cultural diversity? Boycott businesses that allow poor working conditions? Choose profit over environment?
Assessment Breakdown
Students will only be graded on their performance of Summative Assessments identified in the course breakdown.
Formative Assessments ………………….……0%
Quizzes ……………………..……………….………10%
Projects & Assignments……………………..30%
Unit Tests …………………………………………..30%
Final Exam ………………………………………....30%
Resources Used:
Textbook – Living in a Globalized World
Related Videos (consistent with unit of study or current events)
News Publications (consistent with unit of study or current events)
Online Resources
Research Material (Online, Library use)
Expectations
Homework: Regular classroom homework is essential practice for the projects, assignments, and exams. Failure to
complete your homework on 2 occasions will result in a referral to Study Hall to complete any missing work.
Attendance and Lateness: Any days missed should result in consultation with the teacher to obtain anything missed.
Known absences should be reported prior to the day of absence. Unexcused absences will not be tolerated. Consistent
lateness will result in mandatory referral to the Late Room.
Materials needed for the class: Students must have their binder, pencil and textbook each period. No excuses.